Please note that this event has been postponed
from 15 October to 2 December 2025. 

PBS Routing & Smarter Freight Operations: The Next Frontier for Australian Logistics

Rising costs, stricter rules, higher expectations — is your freight network ready? Join Hawk Logistics & FarEye to find out.

Date:  Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Time:  11.00am – 12.00noon (ADST)
Cost:  No charge
Registrations close at COB on Monday, 1 December 2025

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Australia’s freight market is being reshaped by PBS compliance requirements, rising costs, and sharper customer expectations. In this SCLAA-hosted session, Matt Grove, GM Operations at Hawk Logistics, will join Stephen Lakey and FarEye experts to explore how compliance-first routing and modern TMS tech are driving safer, more efficient freight operations.

1.   How PBS-compliant routing keeps operations safe, legal, and cost-efficient
2.   How modern TMS helps with visibility, planning, and control tower decisions
3.   Practical ways to make driver compliance easier while boosting productivity
4.   Strategies to cut costs per delivery and keep customers informed
5.   Lessons from Hawk’s journey to building a smarter, resilient network

PANELISTS

		Matt Grove – General Manager of Operations, Hawk Logistics Matt leads a 600+ strong team across 9 depots in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and regional NSW —managing a fleet of 900+ assets. He specializes in refrigerated transport and X-dock with a focus on safety excellence, fleet optimization, and customer-centric delivery. Matt has driven Hawk’s growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and a strong focus on operational innovation, positioning the company as a leader in Australia’s competitive freight and logistics sector.
		Varun Chadha – Associate Vice President, FarEye Varun is a seasoned sales leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling businesses across APAC. He drives growth and operations in Australia & New Zealand, helping enterprises transform logistics and supply chain performance. With deep expertise in business strategy, P&L ownership, and enterprise partnerships, Varun is known for his entrepreneurial energy and passion for continuous learning, thriving at the intersection of technology, sales, and market expansion.
HOST		Stephen Lakey – SCLAA Independent Director, SCLAA Stephen Lakey serves as a director on the board of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia. He is a seasoned Supply Chain technology consultant at Gamma Solutions and an experienced communication coach. Stephen is a firm believer that effective communication is crucial for driving high performance and achieving both team and organisational goals within the Supply Chain industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Supply chain and transport professionals overseeing distribution and logistics networks, fleet and driver operations, route planning, last-mile delivery, freight and fulfillment performance, and overall delivery strategy.